Retirements

In her many years of teaching at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University, Dr. Ohman integrated her enthusiasm and love of teaching into every student experience that she created. She believes in the importance of contextual learning and works to encourage students as they participate in lab experiences, simulation, and immersion experiences. She was on the forefront of the development of the first South Africa study abroad program for the nursing department and has directed study abroad experiences for the College and University in Ireland. Her clinical experience as an intensive care unit (ICU) nurse fostered the development of student resources to support success in the NCLEX (National Council Licensure Examination [for] Registered Nurses). Her broad knowledge and interest in nursing has supported her scholarship. She has many publications and presentations on topics such as clinical judgement development in student nurses, family presence during resuscitation, active learning strategies, decreasing ventilator required pneumonia, and many resources on NCLEX including an NCLEX review book and book chapters on the topic of NCLEX preparation. Dr. Ohman has a strong commitment to leadership and service to CSB and SJU and to the local and global community. Some highlights of her awards include the Evidence Based Practice Nursing Research Award, the Lifetime Achievement Award in Evidence Based Practice, and the Star of Excellence Award from Sigma Theta Tau. Highlights of Dr. Ohman’s academic service include serving multiple terms on the Faculty Handbook Committee. In addition, she served on the Faculty Compensation and Benefits Committee, Rank and Tenure Committee, and served as Director of study abroad programs within the department and for the college and university. Dr. Ohman gives freely of her time and shares her expertise to improve the health and resources available to the local and global community. Examples of Dr. Ohman’s service include serving as the coordinator for the Central Minnesota Chapter American Association Critical Care Nurses and volunteering to help individuals at Whitney Senior Center complete advanced health care directives. She has also volunteered at the AIDS Haven in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, and served as a CPR instructor for the American Heart Association at St. Cloud Hospital. Thank you, Kathy for your many years of dedication and service to the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University!